`20/20` Examines Mayhem Literature

March 13, 1986|By Bill Kelley, Staff writer

What is ``mayhem literature``? According to ABC News producer Martin Clancy, it`s a growing field that teaches readers how to torture, kill, make bombs and poison. It`s illegal, right? Wrong. It`s protected by the First Amendment. With typically chop-licking zeal, 20/20 (10 p.m., WPLG-Ch. 10, WPEC-Ch. 12) probes the controversy in a report by correspondent Tom Jarriel. Hugh Downs and Barbara Walters are the hosts.